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Solid backup. If Sims or Warford go down he should be able to step in._________________
"Strength is meaningless in o-line play if there is no explosive, or speed-strength, quality to the strength."
- LeCharles Bentley

What's our plan here if any single one of our completely unproven tackles isn't good enough, isn't ready, or gets hurt? Feels like we have 2 guys basically playing the position for the first time in the NFL starting on either side, (I know Reiff played a 1 game at LT. still) and pretty much nothing behind them.

I think Reiff will be at least solid wherever he plays, but that's basically 1 tackle on the roster that I have any kind of confidence in.

[quote="nagahide13"]I know we need depth at guard, but... How about a tackle?

What's our plan here if any single one of our completely unproven tackles isn't good enough, isn't ready, or gets hurt? Feels like we have 2 guys basically playing the position for the first time in the NFL starting on either side, (I know Reiff played a 1 game at LT. still) and pretty much nothing behind them.

I think Reiff will be at least solid wherever he plays, but that's basically 1 tackle on the roster that I have any kind of confidence in.[/quote]

Does any part of you wonder if this Backus deal has an unpublicized clause about said player/coach coming out of retirement to play in case of dire need during playoff contention? Makes sense if he's familiar with the scheme due to coaching and stays in decent shape by joining workouts.

Does any part of you wonder if this Backus deal has an unpublicized clause about said player/coach coming out of retirement to play in case of dire need during playoff contention? Makes sense if he's familiar with the scheme due to coaching and stays in decent shape by joining workouts.

Actually, yeah... one of my first thoughts was "possible player coach?" but I really have no idea whether that's likely, feasible or even legal. I guess he could theoretically quit then sign as a player...

I also don't even know if he's under contract as a coach. I think he's an "intern".

I certainly like the idea of something being out there in case of emergency, and he'd be a pretty darn good option if our current plan A falls through.

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